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Tetra Bio-Pharma $TBP.ca Announces #FDA Orphan Drug Designation for PPP001 in Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome $AERO $CBDS $CGRW $APH.ca $GBLX

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

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  • Announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Orphan Drug Designation to the active ingredients of its PPP001 drug for the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome 
  • FDA Orphan Drug Designation program provides orphan status to drugs intended to treat rare diseases or disorders that affect less than 200,000 people in the USA
  • Gives Tetra a seven-year marketing exclusivity, after drug approval by the FDA

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(March 14, 2018) – Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Corporation“) (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to the active ingredients of its PPP001 drug (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol 9.5% and cannabidiol 2.5%) for the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The Orphan Drug Designation was granted for the active moiety of the drug PPP001 and not the formulation.

The FDA Orphan Drug Designation program provides orphan status to drugs intended to treat rare diseases or disorders that affect less than 200,000 people in the USA. This designation gives Tetra a seven-year marketing exclusivity, after drug approval by the FDA, and provides Tetra potential incentives such as access to federal grants and tax credits as well as a waiver of Prescription Drug User Fee Act filing fees.

Tetra successfully completed a placebo-controlled Phase 1a and 1b study of PPP001 in healthy volunteers and demonstrated that PPP001 can be safely consumed. “We are pleased to receive FDA Orphan Drug Designation for PPP001 and we look forward to discussing the clinical program with the US FDA that will be used to demonstrate the safety and efficacy in patients suffering from CRPS,” said Guy Chamberland, M.Sc., Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Tetra.

According to the USA National Institute of Health, “complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that most often affects one limb (arm, leg, hand, or foot) usually after an injury. CRPS is believed to be caused by damage to, or malfunction of, the peripheral and central nervous systems. CRPS is characterized by prolonged or excessive pain and changes in skin color, temperature, and/or swelling in the affected area.”

Appointment of a New Director – Tetra also announced the appointment of a new Director, Mr. Benoit Chotard, effective immediately. Mr. Chotard was previously a member of the Board of Directors from September 2016 to July 2017, he left for personal reasons, no longer applicable, and is pleased to come back. “We are glad to welcome back Mr. Chotard to the board and we look forward to working closely with him in building Tetra as a leading biopharmaceutical organization,” said Andre Rancourt, Chairman of Tetra Bio-Pharma. “Mr. Chotard’s tremendous experience as an advisor of publicly listed companies will be a huge addition to our team. His local and international network will be a key factor in the Company’s growth.”

Benoit Chotard is a corporate finance & development executive who has over 20 years of international corporate finance, management and public market expertise. Previously, Mr. Chotard was employed as managing partner at Capital Force United, as President & CEO, and Director of Orletto Capital Inc., Vice-president Corporate Development for Pakit Inc., Senior Vice-president Finance Corporate Development and acting as Chief Financial Officer for CANTRONIC Systems (Canada) Inc., Vice-President Chief Financial Officer of Victhom Human Bionics, and spent eight years as Head of the Technology Investment Group of National Bank Financial Inc.

Mr. Chotard has been a Member of “Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec” since 1989 and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (1989) and a MBA (1993) from the Université de Sherbrooke.

About PPP001:

PPP001 aims to be the first smokable marihuana for advanced cancer pain under prescription. It is a dried cannabis pellet designed to be smoked in an inhalation device specifically developed for this product. PPP001 is a unique blend of 3 strains of standardized dried cannabis, creating a drug substance with 9.5% THC and 2.5% CBD.

About Tetra Bio-Pharma:

Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products.

More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking statements

Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Corporation believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Corporation’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Corporation to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, the failure to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Corporation’s business plan; the success of the Rx Princeps™ product offering and inhalation device; guidance on expected sales volumes associated with the Rx Princeps™ product offering and inhalation device; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, and other risks disclosed in the Corporation’s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Corporation does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.

Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Dr. Anne-Sophie Courtois, DVM
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
(438) 899-7575

For media information, please contact:
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[email protected]
ACJ Communication
O: 1 514 840 7990 / M: 1 514 232 1556

For investors information, please contact:
[email protected]
(438) 504-5784

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Tetra Bio-Pharma $TBP.ca Signs Co-development and Distribution Partnership Term Sheet $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:25 AM on Thursday, March 8th, 2018

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  • Signed co-development and distribution partnership term sheet with a major specialty healthcare distributor
  • Company has a pan-Canadian distribution network that reaches up to 7000 specialized healthcare professionals

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(March 8, 2018) – Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF), a global leader in cannabinoid-based drug development and discovery, is pleased to announce it has signed a co-development and distribution partnership term sheet with a major specialty healthcare distributor.

The finalization of the term sheet follows Tetra’s September 20th, 2017 Letter of Intent for a co-development and distribution partnership with the same privately held company in the specialty healthcare market. The company has a pan-Canadian distribution network that reaches up to 7000 specialized healthcare professionals. Through their distribution channel, they have access to more than 3000 specialized healthcare businesses in Canada and already work with a worldwide network of partners.

Partnership highlights

  • In order to maximize both marketing and revenue impact, Tetra and its partner have agreed to launch all products at the same time, once the regulatory framework has been established by Health Canada following the legalization of cannabis. This includes cannabinoid-based as well as non-cannabinoid-based products. Both companies are confident that this strategy will solidify the brand awareness of Tetra’s partner in this new product line. The timing of the original LOI was for the commencement of revenue in Q1 2018. Tetra and its partner are now revising that date to Q4 2018.
  • Both Tetra and its partner will agree to a clinical trial plan, with Tetra owning and maintaining the right to use the data gathered from the trial(s) for its own regulatory and commercial efforts in its own, non-competitive Fields of Use.
  • Tetra will develop a line of private label products for its partner, the products will be distributed under the partner’s brand.

Management Statement

“We are very pleased to sign this term sheet as it solidifies the elements of the LOI outlined in September. We are continually striving and working hard every day to both solidify and grow Tetra as a major player in cannabinoid pharma and this is yet again a step in that direction. I am excited to continue to build on the momentum that we have going for us now and throughout 2018,” says Bernard Fortier, CEO of Tetra.

About Tetra Bio-Pharma:

Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products.

More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking statements

Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, the inability of the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowPros MMP Inc., to obtain a license for the production of medical marijuana; failure to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Company’s business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Company’s research strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks disclosed in the Company’s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. While no definitive documentation has yet been signed by the parties and there is no certainty that such documentation will be signed The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.

Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Dr. Anne-Sophie Courtois, DVM
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
(438) 899-7575

For investors information, please contact:
[email protected]
(438) 504-5784

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Tetra Bio-Pharma $TBP.ca Takes First Steps into European Medical Cannabis Market $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:06 AM on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

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  • Announced today its partner PS Innovations will be seeking CE Marking for its Rx Princeps™ Inhalation Device, thereby opening the door to Tetra’s commercialization efforts in Europe

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(March 6, 2018) – Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Corporation“) (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) announced today that its partner PS Innovations will be seeking CE Marking for its Rx Princeps™ Inhalation Device, thereby opening the door to Tetra’s commercialization efforts in Europe.

Tetra’s development and manufacturing partner, PS Innovations, will be seeking CE Marking for Tetra’s Rx Princeps™ Inhalation Device, which is used in conjunction with a dried loose cannabis, such as Rx Princeps™, to provide relief for advanced cancer pain and non-cancer pain patients.

Rx Princeps™ is a unique blend of 3 strains of medical cannabis. Its production has been standardized in order to ensure a lot-to-lot consistent composition in its active ingredients (THC and CBD). Rx Princeps™ is composed of the same medical cannabis blend used to produce PPP001, the lead product in Tetra’s pipeline of five cannabinoid-based prescription drugs seeking Health Canada and FDA approval in Canada and the United States.

“CE marking” is the process that guarantees a product’s conformity to the European regulations and is required to allow Tetra to commercialize and trade on the European and European Economic Area markets. Under the European regulation, Rx Princeps™ Inhalation Device will be considered as a Class 1 Medical Device.

“This is significant for Tetra since there are a number of European countries, with Germany at the forefront, where medical cannabis has been legalized,” said Bernard Fortier, Tetra’s CEO.

The annual potential estimate for the medical cannabis European market value is EUR35.7b, according to the European cannabis report from a Prohibition Partners November 2017 report. In the US, the consumption devices market grew 116.5% in 2016 (year over year growth, New Frontier data report 2016).

“We know that more than half the people who consume cannabis choose to smoke it,” said Mr. Fortier. “This first step into Europe with a strong partner like PS Innovations solidifies our strategic focus on global expansion and potentially offers the European medical community and their patients the most innovative therapeutic options.”

PS Innovations will ensure that the Rx Princeps™ Inhalation Device meets all the relevant Essential Requirements of the European Medical Device Directive and then register the product with the Competent Authority and affix the CE marking.

About PS Innovations:

PS Innovations was created in 2017 to bring new devices for the use of Cannabis products, and the creation of machinery dedicated to the manufacture of Cannabis based dosage forms. Current devices on the market today are designed for the use of tobacco, and not cannabis derived products. Cannabis is unique in many ways, and does not always behave in the manner that tobacco products do. PS Innovations has been able to bring to the market a Class I medical device, namely an inhalation device (pipe) specific to the ACMPR [Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations] use of dry loose cannabis.

About Tetra Bio-Pharma:

Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products.

More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking statements

Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Corporation believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Corporation’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Corporation to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, failure to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Corporation’s business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Corporation’s research strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks disclosed in the Corporation’s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. While no definitive documentation has yet been signed by the parties and there is no certainty that such documentation will be signed The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Corporation does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.

Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Dr. Anne-Sophie Courtois, DVM
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
[email protected]
1 (438) 899-7575

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Tetra Bio-Pharma $TBP.ca Announces Closing of Bought Deal Financing $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:46 AM on Monday, March 5th, 2018

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  • Closed its short form prospectus offering, on a bought deal basis, including the exercise in full of the underwriter’s over-allotment option
  • Total of 11,500,000 units of the Corporation were sold at a price of $1.00 per Unit

OTTAWA, March 05, 2018 — Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Corporation”) (TSX-V:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF), is pleased to announce it has closed its short form prospectus offering, on a bought deal basis, including the exercise in full of the underwriter’s over-allotment option. A total of 11,500,000 units (the “Units”) of the Corporation were sold at a price of $1.00 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $11,500,00 (the “Offering”).

Each Unit consisted of one common share of the Corporation and one common share purchase warrant. Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the Corporation at a price of $1.30 until March 5, 2021. The Offering was underwritten by Echelon Wealth Partners Inc.

The Corporation intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to continue the development of its clinical program aimed at bringing novel drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers, to repay indebtedness of the Corporation, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

“We are extremely pleased to have worked with Echelon Wealth Partners in this financing . As we are about to initiate our Health Canada approved phase 3 registration trial for our lead drug candidate, PPP001, for late stage cancer patients, the proceeds from this Offering will enable Tetra to continue, and potentially accelerate some of the key development projects in our pipeline.  This is another milestone in working towards becoming the first biopharmaceutical company in the world to get a smokable dried cannabis product approved as a prescription drug by Health Canada, the FDA and other regulatory agencies around the world,” stated Bernard Fortier, CEO of Tetra.

The securities mentioned herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act“) or any U.S. state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy the securities in the United States, in any province or territory of Canada or in any other jurisdiction. There shall be no sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy or sale would be unlawful.

About Tetra Bio-Pharma:
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products.

More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com
Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

For further information, please contact Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Bernard Lessard, MBA, CPA, CMA
Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]
438 899 7575 ext.207

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking statements
Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Corporation believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Corporation’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Corporation to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, failure to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Corporation’s business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Corporation’s research strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks disclosed in the Corporation’s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. While no definitive documentation has yet been signed by the parties and there is no certainty that such documentation will be signed The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Corporation does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.

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Aurora Cannabis $ACB.ca latest producer to sign medical marijuana supply deal with Shoppers Drug Mart $N.ca $TBP.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:18 PM on Tuesday, February 27th, 2018

  • Licensed producer Aurora Cannabis has signed a deal to supply medical marijuana to Shoppers Drug Mart
  • Shoppers Drug Mart’s deal with Aurora comes after it recently signed similar deals with licensed medical marijuana producers Aphria, MedReleaf and Tilray

Aurora Cannabis has signed a deal to supply medical marijuana to Shoppers Drug Mart.Gavin Young/Postmedia News files

TORONTO — Licensed producer Aurora Cannabis has signed a deal to supply medical marijuana to Shoppers Drug Mart.

The agreement is subject to Health Canada’s approval of the pharmacy chain’s application to dispense medical cannabis.

Aurora’s products are expected to be sold online, as current Canadian regulations prohibit the sale of medical marijuana in pharmacy locations.

Shoppers Drug Mart’s deal with Aurora comes after it recently signed similar deals with licensed medical marijuana producers Aphria, MedReleaf and Tilray.

The pharmacy chain’s parent company Loblaw Companies Ltd. applied in October 2016 for a license to dispense medical marijuana.

Other pharmacies have also lined up similar supply agreements, such as deals between Maricann Group. and Lovell Drugs and CanniMed Therapeutics and PharmaChoice.

Source: http://business.financialpost.com/commodities/agriculture/shoppers-drug-mart-signs-marijuana-supply-deal-with-aurora-cannabis

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Tetra Bio-Pharma $TBP.ca names #Aphria $APH.ca CFO as Chairman of Audit Committee $AERO $CBDS $CGRW $GBLX

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:50 AM on Monday, February 26th, 2018

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  • Announced changes to its Board of Directors  today, including the appointment of Aphria Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Carl Merton, as Chair of Tetra’s Audit Committee
  • In addition to his extensive financial background, Mr. Merton is a Chartered Accountant and has served as a past Chair of both the CICBV and the International Association of Professional Business Valuators

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Feb. 26, 2018) – Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Corporation“) (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF), announced changes to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) today, including the appointment of Aphria Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. Carl Merton, as Chair of Tetra’s Audit Committee.

In addition to his extensive financial background, Mr. Merton is a Chartered Accountant and has served as a past Chair of both the CICBV and the International Association of Professional Business Valuators. Mr. Merton is currently a member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee of Motor City Community Credit Union.

Mr. Merton has served on the Tetra Board since 2016 and brings over 20 years of financial and business experience to the Audit Committee. He replaces Mr. Robert Brouillette, whose resignation was accepted immediately upon the Board becoming aware that a decision had been rendered by a professional regulatory organization against Mr. Brouillette in relation to professional activities unrelated to his responsibilities as a director of Tetra.

Mr. André Rancourt, Tetra’s Chair, was also named to the Audit Committee. Mr. Rancourt also acts as a consultant on several commercial strategy committees including FIA and IRZC. He has significant practical experience that provided him with expertise in many fields, including human and animal natural health products. Over the last ten years, he worked as a consultant to re-organize the operations of companies on behalf of several venture capital investment funds.

“These appointments further strengthen our corporate governance practices,” said Tetra CEO Bernard Fortier. “Both Mr. Merton and Mr. Rancourt have stellar reputations in the capital market and will continue to provide our management team and our entire Board with support and guidance as we embark on the next stage of our growth.”

About Tetra Bio-Pharma:

Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products.

More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking statements

Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Corporation believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Corporation’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Corporation to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, failure to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Corporation’s business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Corporation’s research strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks disclosed in the Corporation’s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. While no definitive documentation has yet been signed by the parties and there is no certainty that such documentation will be signed The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Corporation does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.

Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Andre Rancourt
Executive Chairman
[email protected]
(438) 899-7575

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Tetra Bio-Pharma $TBP.ca Announces the Completion of GrowPros Transaction $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:16 PM on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018

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  • Completion of the sale of its shares of GrowPros MMP Inc. (“GrowPros”) to North Bud Farms Inc.
  • Cash proceeds will be used to further strengthen Tetra’s balance sheet and, most importantly, allow the Company to focus its activities on drug development and clinical trials of its pharmaceutical business.

OTTAWA, Feb. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF), a global leader in cannabinoid-based drug development and discovery, is pleased to announce the completion of the sale of its shares of GrowPros MMP Inc. (“GrowPros”) to North Bud Farms Inc.  (the “Purchaser” or “North Bud”) as previously announced in Tetra’s December 21st, 2017 press release.

Transaction Details
As previously disclosed, Tetra will receive total proceeds in the amount of $350,000, including an initial $175,000 that was paid in December 2017, as well as 15,000,000 common shares of the Purchaser, representing approximately 41% of the Purchaser’s currently issued and outstanding share capital. It remains Tetra’s intention to have such shares be transferred to its shareholders as a dividend in kind on a pro-rata basis, concurrently with the proposed initial public offering of the Purchaser and listing of the shares of the Purchaser on a recognized Canadian stock exchange. The transaction is structured as a sale with a resolutory condition whereby, in the event that the initial public offering of the Purchaser is not completed prior to June 30, 2018 (or such other date as may be agreed upon by the Corporation and the Purchaser), the sale of the shares of GrowPros will be deemed to have never occurred and title to the shares of GrowPros will revert back to Tetra, and in turn GrowPros would then remain a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tetra.

As part of the transaction, North Bud has agreed to advance GrowPros’ late stage ACMPR application (submitted in November 2014) through the application process with Health Canada. In addition, the Purchaser intends to begin the phase 1 build out of a 50,000-square foot GMP grade indoor production facility in late Q1 2018. The facility is located on 130 acres of agricultural land in Venosta, Quebec (40 min north of Ottawa).  The Purchaser believes that the property can be developed into a total of 1.5 million square feet of production space. The parties intend to enter into an agreement shortly so that Tetra will be granted access to future licenced cannabis production by GrowPros, securing another source of pharmaceutical GMP quality cannabis.

The cash proceeds will be used to further strengthen Tetra’s balance sheet and, most importantly, allow the Company to focus its activities on drug development and clinical trials of its pharmaceutical business. Tetra expects this transaction to generate long-term shareholder value by ensuring another supply of cannabis with pharmaceutical GMP quality for the pipeline of products under development.

Management Statement
“This is an important transaction for Tetra and our shareholders. Not only have we monetized an asset that brings immediate cash into the business but we also have an equity stake in North Bud that we intend to distribute to our shareholders. Of course, long term, securing an additional steady supply of dried cannabis is hugely beneficial for our pharmaceutical development programs. Finally, I am very excited that North Bud will be pushing forward the ACMPR application with Health Canada. This is a great day for all parties involved!”  Says Bernard Fortier, CEO of Tetra.

About North Bud Farms:
North Bud is a partially owned subsidiary of North Bud Capital Holdings Ltd. North Bud intends to apply for a listing on a recognized Canadian stock exchange in Q2 2018. North Bud, in addition to its newly-acquired ownership of GrowPros, will be focused on GMP standardized pharma grade cannabis production as well as food grade cannabinoid infused inputs for both the international pharmaceutical market and the pending consumer goods and consumables segment of the recreational cannabis market.

About Tetra Bio-Pharma:
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products.

More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com
Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

For further information, please contact Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Dr. Anne-Sophie Courtois, DVM
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
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How to Invest in Canada’s Coming Legal #Cannabis Boom $N.ca $TBP.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:23 PM on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018
  • In just the first six weeks of 2018, 15 of Canada’s 28 public cannabis companies have raised a combined C$1.2 billion selling securities.
  • Many investors have opted instead to focus on Canada, which has a federally legal medical cannabis program and is on the cusp of becoming the first country with federally legal access for all adults

Investing in US-based cannabis companies can be tricky, but Canadian-based companies have few of the same legal risks. (MJ_Prototype/iStock)

For those looking to invest in the legal cannabis industry, companies in the U.S. offer a quandary. Since cannabis remains federally illegal, these companies are all at risk of prosecution, a risk that may have increased earlier this year when Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memo, the departmental guidance that protected states and operators as long as they adhered to the memo’s eight principles.

In just the first six weeks of 2018, 15 of Canada’s 28 public cannabis companies have raised a combined C$1.2 billion selling securities.

Many investors have opted instead to focus on Canada, which has a federally legal medical cannabis program and is on the cusp of becoming the first country with federally legal access for all adults.

What makes the Canadian cannabis sector even more interesting than its ability to service its own population legally is that many of the licensed producers (LPs) are actively involved in international markets like Europe, Australia, Latin America and Israel.

These companies are not only able to export but are also in the process of applying for licenses to operate cultivation facilities in conjunction with local investors. Germany is a particularly exciting medical cannabis market due to insurance reimbursement and distribution through traditional pharmacies.

Your Options: 28 Public Companies

Health Canada, which oversees the licensing and regulation of the Canadian cannabis industry, has approved 89 licenses, some of which have been awarded to companies holding multiple licenses. There are 28 cannabis companies that trade publicly on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the TSX Venture Exchange or the Canadian Securities Exchange. Many of these have U.S. listings as well on the OTC.

So far in just the first six weeks of 2018, 15 of these public companies have raised a combined C$1.17 billion selling securities. This access to capital is a big difference between Canadian and U.S. cannabis companies. I expect that there will be another five or so trading publicly within the next three months.

I’ve created an index for those interested in tracking the performance of this sector: the Canadian Cannabis LP Index. I break it into three different segments, including Tier 1, the largest producers, Tier 2, those that are generating sales but not at the same scale as the leaders, and Tier 3, those companies that have received their license to cultivate but aren’t yet permitted to sell. Overall, the sector has performed very well over the past two years, though it has undergone a sharp correction over the past few weeks.

The top tier includes six companies that are all generating annual sales in excess of C$16 million. These include Aurora Cannabis, Aphria, CanniMed Therapeutics, MedReleaf, CannTrust Holdings and Canopy Growth. CanniMed and Aurora Cannabis are in the process of merging, with an expected closing next month. Note that Aurora Cannabis and Canopy Growth are clients of New Cannabis Ventures, where I serve as managing partner. This article is not intended to be a recommendation of these companies or any others that I mention.

Daily Trading Exceeds C$1 Billion

With the exception of CannTrust, which trades on the Canadian Securities Exchange, each of the others trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The combined daily trading value of Aphria, Aurora Cannabis and Canopy Growth has been exceeding C$1 billion regularly, meaning that investors can buy and sell these names without moving the market. The other 22 publicly-traded companies also provide reasonable liquidity for the most part.

At least two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are heavily invested in Canadian LPs.

U.S. investors interested in buying Canadian licensed producers are best off opening an account that allows them to buy and sell Canadian securities directly, but it is also possible to buy the U.S. listings.

Another alternative is to consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs). I wasn’t a fan of Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF when it debuted in April, but it has improved. At this point, Canadian LPs make up more than 80% of the Horizon ETF’s holdings. The fund manager is launching a second ETF this week, the Emerging Marijuana Growers Index ETF, which includes smaller companies, over half of which are Canadian LPs.

High Valuations, Higher Expectations

Despite the recent decline in prices, the valuations of Canadian LPs are high relative to their current rate of sales. Still, with legalization kicking in later this year, future sales are expected to rise substantially. Canopy Growth and Aurora Cannabis have market capitalizations of about C$6 billion, followed by Aphria at C$2.8 billion, MedReleaf at C$1.9 billion, CanniMed at C$882 million and CannTrust at C$793 million. The U.S market caps are about 20% lower based on the current Canadian dollar exchange rate of $0.795.

Bottom line: Canadian cannabis companies are perhaps safer investments than those in the U.S. due to being federally legal, but they have performed very well and may be overvalued despite a recent sell-off. Investors looking to capitalize on global cannabis opportunities should consider exploring this group of companies, which currently numbers 28 and is likely to expand in the near term.

Next up: I discuss the hazards of investing in the stocks of publicly-traded producers of CBD from industrial hemp.

As an owner of New Cannabis Ventures, Alan Brochstein works with several publicly-traded and privately held cannabis companies as he discloses here. In the event he mentions a company that is a client, he will disclose it in the article as well.Source: https://www.leafly.com/news/industry/how-to-invest-in-canadas-coming-legal-cannabis-boom

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Neptune and Tetra Bio-Pharma $TBP.ca Enter Co-Development Agreement for Purified Cannabinoid Oil-Based Products targeting Pain and Inflammation $AERO $CBDS $CGRW $APH.ca $GBLX

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:27 AM on Monday, February 12th, 2018

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  • Entered into an agreement for the co-development, commercialization and marketing of purified cannabinoid oil-based products
  • Will address pain and inflammation relief applications for the natural health products and pet veterinary markets

LAVAL, QUÉBEC–(Feb. 12, 2018) – Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra”) (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) and Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (“Neptune”) (NASDAQ:NEPT)(TSX:NEPT) today announced that they entered into an agreement for the co-development, commercialization and marketing of purified cannabinoid oil-based products to address pain and inflammation relief applications for the natural health products and pet veterinary markets.

“We are proud to partner with a company like Neptune. Their know-how in extraction, performed in a state of the art GMP facility, is a great asset to have for the cannabis medicinal/pharma oil market. This combined to Tetra’s expertise in the development of products for the prescription drug and pharma retail market, makes this partnership truly one of a kind. Leveraging our complementary expertise in research, regulatory affairs, science, formulation, and delivery forms, we intend to commercialize these new products in preparation of the forthcoming retail cannabis market in Canada, and a RX veterinary North American market,” stated Bernard Fortier, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tetra.

”We are excited to partner with Tetra, a biopharmaceutical leader in the development of cannabinoid-based novel drugs and treatments. The products that will be co-developed will be supported by research as well as our unique formulation and delivery system knowledge, which are key components of our mission to deliver differentiated science-based, value-added products,” said Jim Hamilton, President and CEO of Neptune.

The veterinary health care market is expected to reach US $39.7 billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 8.06% during 2017-2022 (the forecast period)1. Veterinary medicines are associated with treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases among animals. It covers a variety of animal species, both, in domestic and wild.

1 Mordor intelligence October 2017: Veterinary Health Care Market – Growth, Trends and Forecast (2017-2022).About Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.

Neptune is a wellness products company, with more than 50 years of combined experience in the industry. The Corporation formulates and develops turnkey solutions available in various unique delivery forms, offers specialty ingredients such as MaxSimil®, a patented ingredient that may enhance the absorption of lipid-based nutraceuticals, and a variety of other marine and seed oils. Neptune also sells premium krill oil directly to consumers through web sales at www.oceano3.com. Leveraging our scientific, technological and innovative expertise, Neptune is working to develop unique extracts and formulations in high potential growth segments, such as medical and wellness cannabinoid-based products.

Neptune is also pursuing opportunities in the prescription drug markets, through its 20% investment in Acasti Pharma Inc. (“Acasti”). Acasti focuses on the research, development and commercialization of omega-3 phospholipid therapies for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia.

The Company’s head office is located in Laval, Quebec.

About Tetra Bio-Pharma

Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products. More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. securities laws and Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other unknown factors that could cause the actual results of Neptune to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements which explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements labeled with the terms “believes,” “belief,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “will,” or “plans” to be uncertain and forward-looking. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, information or statements about our ability to successfully develop, produce, supply, promote or generate any revenue from the sale of any cannabis-based products for medical use, as well as the results of any clinical trials associated thereto.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information” section contained in Neptune’s latest Annual Information Form (the “AIF”), which also forms part of Neptune’s latest annual report on Form 40-F, and which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml and on the investor section of Neptune’s website at www.neptunecorp.com. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. None of Neptune and Tetra undertake to update any such forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in Neptune’s and Tetra’s public securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and/or the Canadian securities commissions, as applicable. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained in the Neptune’s AIF under “Risk Factors” or in Tetra’s MD&A under “Risk Factors”.

Neither NASDAQ, the Toronto Stock Exchange nor the TSX Venture Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. & Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.

Neptune Wellness Solutions
Mario Paradis
VP & CFO, Neptune
[email protected]
1.450.687.2262 x236

Investor Relations Contact (Canada)
Pierre Boucher
MaisonBrison
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Investor Relations Contact (U.S.)
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LHA, IR
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Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Dr. Anne-Sophie Courtois, DVM
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
[email protected]
O: (438) 899-7575

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Tetra Bio-Pharma $TBP.ca Receives Health Canada Phase 3 Clinical Trial Approval For Smokable Dried Cannabis Prescription Drug $ACB.ca $HIP.ca $WEED.ca $CMED.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:45 AM on Monday, February 5th, 2018

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  • Received a No Objection Letter (NOL) from the Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) Health Canada to its Clinical trial application  for the Company’s PPP001 prescription smokable dried cannabis product
  • Coinciding with World Cancer Day 2018, Tetra is now ready to initiate its Phase 3 clinical trial of PPP001 in terminal cancer patients, the first registration trial in the world for smokable cannabinoid-based drug

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Feb. 4, 2018) – Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc. (“Tetra” or the “Company“) (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF), a global leader in cannabinoid-based drug development and discovery, is pleased to announce that it has received a No Objection Letter (NOL) from the Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) Health Canada to its Clinical trial application (CTA) for the Company’s PPP001 prescription smokable dried cannabis product.

Coinciding with World Cancer Day 2018, Tetra is now ready to initiate its Phase 3 clinical trial of PPP001 in terminal cancer patients, the first registration trial in the world for smokable cannabinoid-based drug. This trial is expected to be a landmark study, enrolling a total of 946 subjects, evaluating the therapeutic benefits of a cannabinoid prescription drug in improving quality of life and treating pain in terminal cancer patients.

“This is an especially significant and noteworthy milestone for the lead candidate in our product pipeline,” said Bernard Fortier, Tetra’s CEO, “as it positions Tetra to potentially be the first company with a Health Canada approved, cannabinoid-based drug on the market aimed at treating breakthrough pain in cancer patients. The advanced cancer pain market is a $2.4B market1; this is a significant and important opportunity for the Company as our drug PPP001 has the potential to help reduce the reliance on opioids for the management of severe pain.”

The first and main recruitment center of the trial will be in Montreal at Santé Cannabis, Québec’s first medical clinic and resource centre specializing in cannabis and cannabinoids for medical purposes.

The PPP001 Phase 3 trial will evaluate the effects of Tetra’s smokable cannabinoid-based drug made from natural dried cannabis. Tetra previously entered into a supply agreement with Aphria Inc., to use Aphria’s unique blend of dried medical cannabis in its PPP001 clinical trial. Aphria owns an 8.5% stake in Tetra.

As part of the clinical trial, Tetra will also collect the pharmaco-economics evidence required from insurers in order to support the reimbursement of the first cannabis prescription drug. “Today, most private insurance plans do not cover cannabis treatment, nor is public reimbursement available, making this therapeutic option costly for patients. It is very important for us to bring a new therapeutic option for patients in the form of an approved prescription drug and to take action in order to have it reimbursed for patients” commented Bernard Fortier, CEO.

The trial aims to demonstrate that PPP001 eases suffering and facilitates a more serene experience of living and dying in terminal cancer patients. If conclusive, Tetra will submit a filing for a Drug Identification Number (DIN) to Health Canada in 2019, thus providing a new noninvasive treatment to relieve pain for cancer patient. With this approval, Tetra expects to be on time with its previously announced schedule with the development of PPP001, culminating in a potential launch in Canada by Q1, 2020 and in the US by Q3, 2020.

Dr Guy Chamberland, Tetra’s Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) explained that: “The development of PPP001 for patients with advanced cancer is an important commitment for Tetra, given that cancer patients suffer from severe pain which is often accompanied by depression and insomnia. Medical cannabis has been shown to help patients beyond the immediate benefit of pain relief.”

“With the expertise of Santé Cannabis, we expect to demonstrate the clinical benefits of PPP001 on the quality of life of advanced cancer patients. It’s important to note that our clinical program will also address the potential of PPP001 to reduce the reliance on opioids for management of severe pain. We expect that, once it is approved as a drug under prescription, PPP001 will be included over time ahead of opioids treatment for those patients with terminal cancer pain. The Company will continue to maintain a transparent and direct line of communication with Health Canada and the U.S. FDA to ensure that we address the issues required for drug approval. PPP001 is about patients first, ” added Dr. Guy Chamberland.

Tetra worked with Santé Cannabis physicians to design a clinical trial that would demonstrate the safety and efficacy of PPP001 in terminal cancer patients and have focused the clinical development on a first indication in patients with advanced cancer. The Phase III clinical trial will be performed by the medical team of Santé Cannabis.

“Throughout my clinical experience assessing and following more than 600 medical cannabis patients, cannabis inhalation remains a critical option to provide rapid relief from a wide variety of symptoms associated with advanced cancer, ” said Dr. Antonio Vigano, Principal Investigator of the trial and Research Director of Santé Cannabis. “We will rigorously assess the safety, efficacy and tolerability of PPP001 to support the population of cancer patients by bringing an important therapeutic tool to the same standard of prescription drugs It is great to be celebrating World Cancer Day 2018 with the first large scale clinical study to prove that medical cannabis can ease the suffering and improve quality of life of many cancer patients, particularly when they most need it.”

About Cancer Pain:

In the USA, 1,5 million patients suffer from cancer pain2. Pain is one of the most frightening of all cancer symptoms for patients and their families3. According to statistics published by the American Cancer Society in 20024, 50% to 70% of people with cancer experience some degree of pain, with a quarter of them actually dying in pain. Without adequate relief of their pain, their quality of life is negatively impacted. Furthermore, the incidence of pain in advanced stages of invasive cancer approaches 80% and it is 90% in patients with bone metastases5.

  1. https://decisionresourcesgroup.com/report/141466-biopharma-cancer-pain-2015
  2. Melnikova I. Pain market 2010 ;, doi:10.1038/nrd3226
  3. Winslow M, Seymour J, Clark D. 2005. Stories of cancer pain: a historical perspective. J Pain Symptom Manage, 29:22-31.
  4. American Cancer Society. 2002. Cancer facts and figures 2002 
  5. Pharo GH, Zhou L. 2005. Pharmacologic Management of Cancer Pain. JAOA, 105:S21-28.

About PPP001:

PPP001 aims to be the first smokable marihuana for advanced cancer pain under prescription. It is a dried cannabis pellet designed to be smoked in an inhalation device specifically developed for this product. PPP001 is a unique blend of 3 strains of standardized dried cannabis, creating a drug substance with 9,5% THC and 2,5% CBD.

About Aphria:

Aphria Inc., one of Canada’s lowest cost producers, produces, supplies and sells medical cannabis. Located in Leamington, Ontario, the greenhouse capital of Canada, Aphria is truly powered by sunlight, allowing for the most natural growing conditions available. Aphria is committed to providing pharma-grade medical cannabis, superior patient care while balancing patient economics and returns to shareholders.

About Tetra Bio-Pharma:

Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX VENTURE:TBP)(OTCQB:TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and clinical development. Tetra is focusing on three core business pillars: clinical research, pharmaceutical promotion and retail commercialization of cannabinoid-based products.

More information at: www.tetrabiopharma.com

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-looking statements

Some statements in this release may contain forward-looking information. All statements, other than of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future (including, without limitation, statements regarding potential acquisitions and financings) are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “may”, “will”, “should”, “continue”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “believe”, “intend”, “plan” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, without limitation, the inability of the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowPros MMP Inc., to obtain a license for the production of medical marijuana; failure to obtain sufficient financing to execute the Company’s business plan; competition; regulation and anticipated and unanticipated costs and delays, the success of the Company’s research strategies, the applicability of the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion and uncertainties related to the regulatory process, the timing of clinical trials, the timing and outcomes of regulatory or intellectual property decisions and other risks disclosed in the Company’s public disclosure record on file with the relevant securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results or events not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. While no definitive documentation has yet been signed by the parties and there is no certainty that such documentation will be signed The forward-looking statements included in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake an obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise unless required by applicable securities legislation.

Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.
Dr. Anne-Sophie Courtois, DVM
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
[email protected]
(514) 360-8040 Ext. 210

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